South Tama FFA members include: Row 1 (L to R): Taylor Lekin, Skyler Steveson, Sydney Parizek, Dalaynee Henle and Laney Princehouse. Row 2 (L to R): Katlynn Morgan, Abbigail Froelich, Cora Van De Walle, Nate Drummer, Rachel Silhanek, Abby Sandvick, Emma Koehler, Brody Timm and Landyn Brown. Row 3 (L to R): John Dvorak, Brock Upah, Keegan Beyer, Jessica Nachazel, Jaycie Rauch, Zach Backen, Derek Novotny, Bryce Dickenson and Hunter Caraccio. -Photo provided

The South Tama County FFA will celebrate National FFA Week Feb. 17-24, 2018. National FFA Week embraces more than 90 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization’s future. More than 653,000 members with a passion for agriculture will participate in activities at local, state and national levels.

Designated a national week in 1947, the week of George Washington’s birthday, National FFA Week runs from Saturday to Saturday and gives FFA members an opportunity to educate the public about agriculture. During the week, chapters conduct a variety of activities to help others in their schools and communities learn about FFA and agricultural education. South Tama County will celebrate National FFA Week by having dress up days and daily lunch games.

Today’s FFA members are the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. Through agricultural education and hands-on learning, they are preparing for 255 unique career opportunities in the food, fiber and natural resources industries. National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company.

The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 653,359 student members who belong to one of 8,568 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is also supported by 344,239 alumni members in 2,051 alumni chapters throughout the U.S.